Viabilidade de aplicação do HBIM na gestão do patrimônio histórico nas instituições federais de ensino superior

Abstract

This thesis investigates the feasibility of applying Heritage Building Information Modelling (HBIM) to the management of historic buildings under the responsibility of Brazilian Federal Institutions of Higher Education (IFES). Considering the structural, operational, and budgetary challenges faced by these institutions, the study aims to understand to what extent HBIM can contribute to improving the documentation, planning, and maintenance of public heritage buildings. The research adopts a critical theoretical-methodological approach, grounded in the reflections of David Lowenthal and Dennis Rodwell on heritage, sustainability, and management. The methodology includes bibliographic and documentary review, data collection through questionnaires directed at IFES, and a case study applied to the Museum of the School of Pharmacy of the Federal University of Ouro Preto. The analysis shows that, although HBIM holds potential to enhance the organization and management of heritage information, its adoption remains incipient, hindered by factors such as staff shortages, lack of institutional policies, and low digital maturity. As a response, the research proposes a BIM and HBIM implementation plan tailored to the IFES context, along with a modelling methodology and a support spreadsheet compatible with the COBie standard. It concludes that, for HBIM adoption to be effective in this context, institutional strengthening, active engagement of technical teams, and, above all, a firm commitment from the government to acknowledge and support the specific realities of Brazilian public universities are essential.